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3.00 Credits
An overview and examination of basic criminal investigation techniques, procedures, and methods. Topics include the theory of criminal investigation, information gathering and analysis, the collection and preservation of evidence, and investigation strategies and techniques. Prerequisite: Previous or concurrent enrolment in CRMJ 2120 and CRMJ 1201. (3 hrs lec)
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3.00 Credits
This course covers the legal framework of environmental protection and natural resource management law as they have evolved in the United States. Administrative law, judicial review, and the public trust doctrine are foundational legal concepts of federal environmental and natural resource policy and law. Topics include laws associated with environmental impact assessment, air and water pollution control, water resources, wetlands, fish and wildlife, endangered species, and federal land management policies. Prerequisite: Take CRMJ 1201 Introduction to Conservation Law Enforcement or CRMJ 2210 Criminal Law or consent of instructor. (3 hrs lec)
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3.00 Credits
A survey of the basic fundamental principles of American substantive criminal law. Topics include the nature and origin of criminal law, Constitutional limitations, criminal liability, criminal defenses and excuses, and exploration into the elements of criminal offenses. Credit cannot be earned in both CRMJ 2210 and POLS 2210. (3 hrs lec)
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3.00 Credits
This course overviews basic evidentiary rules and procedures. Topics include different types of evidence, the burden and standard of proof needed in criminal and civil court, hearsay evidence, privilege of witnesses, the right to silence, admissions and confessions, search and seizure, and improperly obtained evidence. Prerequisite: Previous or concurrent enrolment in CRMJ 2210. (3 hrs lec)
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3.00 Credits
This course is a general overview of the historical origin of America's correctional system. Students will be familiarized with the formal structure, organization, and operation of our correctional systems as well as introduced to aspects of community-based corrections. Prerequisite: CRMJ 2120 or CRMJ/SOC 2400. (3 hrs lec)
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3.00 Credits
Introduction to the field of criminology describing the nature and extent of crime in the United States. Topics include theories on crime causation, classifications of crime, collection of crime statistics, and the Criminal Justice System's response to controlling crime. Credit cannot be earned in both CRMJ 2400 and SOC 2400. Prerequisite: SOC 1000. (3 hrs lec)
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3.00 Credits
This course presents the three major ethical schools of thought (virtue, formalism, and utilitarianism) in a clear way that emphasizes how ethics impacts individual decision-making. This course explains the continuing role of ethics in contemporary criminal justice including: police, courts, corrections, and individual liability and responsibility in general. (3 hrs lec)
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3.00 Credits
This course introduces students to the rules and procedures that govern the pretrial processing of criminal suspects and the conduct of criminal trials. Approximately half of this class focuses on criminal procedure topics, most notably search and seizure as well as interrogation and identification procedures. This class will further cover the most cutting-edge research in the field, including the latest statistics and the most current Supreme Court decisions impacting criminal justice professionals. (3 hrs lec)
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1.00 Credits
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to provide students with an overview of the application of research methods used in criminology. The focus will be on interpretation and application of research findings, topics will include data collection, survey design, dataset usage, historical analyses, qualitative and quantitative analysis. Students will learn how to apply and interpret research finds based on real examples in criminological studies. (3 lec hrs)
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